Career and Education Opportunities for Athletic Scouts in Arlington, Texas

If you want to be an athletic scout, the Arlington, Texas area offers many opportunities both for education and employment. There are currently 11,830 working athletic scouts in Texas; this should grow by 24% to about 14,660 working athletic scouts in the state by 2016. This is not quite as good as the national trend for athletic scouts, which sees this job pool growing by about 24.8% over the next eight years. In general, athletic scouts instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports.

The average wage in the general category of Sports jobs is $40,446 per year in Texas, and an average of $30,850 per year nationwide. Athletic scouts earn less than people working in the category of Sports generally in Texas and less than people in the Sports category nationally. Jobs in this field include: swim instructor, swimming coach, and bowling teacher.

There are six schools within twenty-five miles of Arlington where you can study to be an athletic scout, among eighty-seven schools of higher education total in the Arlington area. Given that the most common education level for athletic scouts is a Bachelor's degree, you can expect to spend about four years studying to be an athletic scout if you already have a high school diploma.

CAREER DESCRIPTION: Athletic Scout

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In general, athletic scouts instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. They also demonstrate techniques and methods of participation.

Athletic scouts formulate, organize, and conduct practice sessions. They also furnish training direction and motivation in order to ready athletes for games and/or tours. Equally important, athletic scouts have to keep abreast of changing rules and philosophies relevant to their sport. They are often called upon to adjust coaching techniques, on the basis of the strengths and weaknesses of athletes. They are expected to instruct individuals or groups in sports rules and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body or feet, to attain desired results. Finally, athletic scouts design and arrange competition schedules and programs.

Every day, athletic scouts are expected to be able to visualize how things come together and can be organized. They need to articulate ideas and problems.

It is important for athletic scouts to file scouting reports that detail player assessments, furnish recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts. They are often called upon to identify and recruit potential athletes, arranging and offering incentives such as athletic scholarships. They also explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment. They are sometimes expected to serve as organizer or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball and soccer. Somewhat less frequently, athletic scouts are also expected to instruct individuals or groups in sports rules and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body or feet, to attain desired results.

Athletic scouts sometimes are asked to formulate and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to attain maximum performance. They also have to be able to formulate strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons and keep records of athlete and opposing team performance. And finally, they sometimes have to serve as organizer or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball and soccer.

Like many other jobs, athletic scouts must be able to take change and lead and be reliable.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Arlington include:

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Athletic Scout Training

The University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington, 701 S. Nedderman Dr., Arlington, TX 76013. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large university located in Arlington, Texas. It is a public school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 25,070 students and an admission rate of 56%. The University of Texas at Arlington has a bachelor's degree program in Health and Physical Education which graduated seventy-eight students in 2008.

Dallas Baptist University - Dallas, TX

Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211-9299. Dallas Baptist University is a medium sized university located in Dallas, Texas. It is a private not-for-profit school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 5,297 students and an admission rate of 47%. Dallas Baptist University has a bachelor's degree program in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching which graduated one student in 2008.

Northwood University - Cedar Hill, TX

Northwood University, 1114 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104-1204. Northwood University is a small university located in Cedar Hill, Texas. It is a private not-for-profit school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 864 students and an admission rate of 55%. Northwood University has an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree program in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management which graduated seven and zero students respectively in 2008.

Paul Quinn College - Dallas, TX

Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX 75241. Paul Quinn College is a small college located in Dallas, Texas. It is a private not-for-profit school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 362 students and an admission rate of 11%. Paul Quinn College has a bachelor's degree program in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching which graduated ten students in 2008.

Texas Wesleyan University - Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536. Texas Wesleyan University is a small university located in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a private not-for-profit school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 3,202 students and an admission rate of 68%. Texas Wesleyan University has 2 areas of study related to Athletic Scout. They are:

Texas Christian University, 2800 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Texas Christian University is a medium sized university located in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a private not-for-profit school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 8,696 students and an admission rate of 50%. Texas Christian University has 2 areas of study related to Athletic Scout. They are:

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, bachelor's degree which graduated 6 students in 2008.

Health and Physical Education, bachelor's degree which graduated 5 students in 2008.

CERTIFICATIONS

ACA Instructor:
As an ACA Instructor, you are certified to teach a body of knowledge including all the skills, maneuvers and information required in canoeing, kayaking, and rafting.

Certified Health Fitness Specialist:
The ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) is a degreed health and fitness professional qualified to pursue a career in university, corporate, commercial, hospital, and community settings.

Sports Nutrition:
The optimum way for you or your clients to get the most out of their workouts and feel their best is to develop an energizing, performance-enhancing nutrition plan, tailored to their body's specific needs.

Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification:
The Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification (SESC) was developed to meet the needs of seasonal riding program operators, such as summer camps, youth organizations, guest ranches and trail program operators.

Functional Trainer:
Functional training is a complete system of athletic development that focuses on training the body the way it will be used in competition, making it the most efficient and effective form of training today.

Sports Conditioning Specialist:
The IFPA Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification(s) presents principles and practices from twenty-two of the finest and most respected strength and conditioning coaches.

LOCATION INFORMATION: Arlington, Texas

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Arlington is located in Tarrant County, Texas. It has a population of over 374,417, which has grown by 12.4% in the past ten years. The cost of living index in Arlington, 89, is well below the national average. New single-family homes in Arlington are priced at $154,300 on average, which is well below the state average. In 2008, four hundred twenty-six new homes were constructed in Arlington, down from eight hundred twelve the previous year.

The three most popular industries for women in Arlington are educational services, health care, and finance and insurance. For men, it is construction, accommodation and food services, and administrative and support and waste management services. The average travel time to work is about 27 minutes. More than 30.4% of Arlington residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 8.8%, is higher than the state average.

The unemployment rate in Arlington is 7.5%, which is less than Texas's average of 8.1%.

The percentage of Arlington residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 52.5%, is more than the national average but less than the state average. Advent Lutheran Church, Pleasantview Baptist Church and Central Assembly of God Church are some of the churches located in Arlington. The largest religious groups are the Southern Baptist Convention, the Catholic Church and the United Methodist Church.

Arlington is home to the Festival Marketplace and the The Parks at Arlington as well as Arlington Tennis Center - University of Texas and Doug Russel Park. Visitors to Arlington can choose from Budget Host International, Baymont Inns & Suites and Candlewood Suites for temporary stays in the area.